The City of Nashville Fire Department video, entitled "Think, A False Alarm May Cost a Life", was produced circa 1955. The Fire Department created this video to educate the public about what occurs when a fire alarm is pulled. The film begins...

A view of the hook and latter training at the Nashville Fire Department, circa 1969. Historically, it was circa May of 1807, when the city formed its’ first volunteer fire fighting unit. The Nashville Fire Department was organized as a paid...

A 1956 shopping and visitors map of downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The streets are labeled with address numbers and building names. A straight listing of prominent buildings and stores by category is also included on the lower portion of the...

A photograph of the opening of Cain-Sloan Department Store's new facility. A crowd of more than 500 persons stood in the early morning chill on Church Street to hear John Sloan, president of Cain-Sloan Co., officially open the firm's new...

A Metro Nashville Fireman using a high-powered hose, circa 1969. Historically, it was circa May of 1807, when the city formed its’ first volunteer fire fighting unit. The Nashville Fire Department was organized as a paid department on July 24,...

A scene from the 1980 Easter Parade along Church Street in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Among the businesses in view are Harvey’s Department Store, Tennessee Theatre, First American Bank, Woolworth’s, Kay Jewelers, and Castner Knott. This...

A scene from the 1980 Easter Parade in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Harvey’s Department Store sponsored the parade. This festive springtime parade was enjoyed by many people, with its decorated parade floats, entertainers, and community...

A photo related to the Water Department and the George Reyer Pumping Station in Nashville, Tennessee, November 20, 1958. The George Reyer Pumping Station (located on Omohundro Drive) and the Eighth Avenue Reservoir were built in 1889. Both the...

A photo related to the Water Department and the George Reyer Pumping Station in Nashville, Tennessee, November 20, 1958. The George Reyer Pumping Station (located on Omohundro Drive) and the Eighth Avenue Reservoir were built in 1889. Both the...

A photo related to the Water Department and the George Reyer Pumping Station in Nashville, Tennessee, November 20, 1958. The George Reyer Pumping Station (located on Omohundro Drive) and the Eighth Avenue Reservoir were built in 1889. Both the...

A photo related to the Water Department and the George Reyer Pumping Station in Nashville, Tennessee, November 20, 1958. The George Reyer Pumping Station (located on Omohundro Drive) and the Eighth Avenue Reservoir were built in 1889. Both the...

A photo related to the Water Department and the George Reyer Pumping Station in Nashville, Tennessee, November 20, 1958. The George Reyer Pumping Station (located on Omohundro Drive) and the Eighth Avenue Reservoir were built in 1889. Both the...

A photo related to the Water Department and the George Reyer Pumping Station in Nashville, Tennessee, November 20, 1958. The George Reyer Pumping Station (located on Omohundro Drive) and the Eighth Avenue Reservoir were built in 1889. Both the...

A photo related to the Water Department and the George Reyer Pumping Station in Nashville, Tennessee, November 20, 1958. The George Reyer Pumping Station (located on Omohundro Drive) and the Eighth Avenue Reservoir were built in 1889. Both the...

A photo related to the Water Department and the George Reyer Pumping Station in Nashville, Tennessee, November 20, 1958. The George Reyer Pumping Station (located on Omohundro Drive) and the Eighth Avenue Reservoir were built in 1889. Both the...

A photo related to the Water Department and the George Reyer Pumping Station in Nashville, Tennessee, November 20, 1958. The George Reyer Pumping Station (located on Omohundro Drive) and the Eighth Avenue Reservoir were built in 1889. Both the...

A photo related to the Water Department and the George Reyer Pumping Station in Nashville, Tennessee, November 20, 1958. The George Reyer Pumping Station (located on Omohundro Drive) and the Eighth Avenue Reservoir were built in 1889. Both the...

A photo related to the Water Department and the George Reyer Pumping Station in Nashville, Tennessee, November 20, 1958. The George Reyer Pumping Station (located on Omohundro Drive) and the Eighth Avenue Reservoir were built in 1889. Both the...

A photo related to the Water Department and the George Reyer Pumping Station in Nashville, Tennessee, November 20, 1958. The George Reyer Pumping Station (located on Omohundro Drive) and the Eighth Avenue Reservoir were built in 1889. Both the...

A photo related to the Water Department and the George Reyer Pumping Station in Nashville, Tennessee, November 20, 1958. The George Reyer Pumping Station (located on Omohundro Drive) and the Eighth Avenue Reservoir were built in 1889. Both the...